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Sevalson Family History

Sevalson Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Evanson, Severson, Searson, Samson, Seaton, Salmon, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Sevalson family from?

You can see how Sevalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevalson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sevalson families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Sevalson family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sevalson's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sevalson families in 1920.
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What did your Sevalson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sevalson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Sevalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevalson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Sevalson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Sevalson. For the veterans among your Sevalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevalson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Sevalson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sevalson in 1973 was 82, and 79 in 1994.

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